The Smartest Way to Invest $100K in Real Estate With Lawrence Potts | Ep 69

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This week, my wife Jessi and I, along with our business partner Lawrence, explore the world of passive real estate investing while also sharing some humorous moments from our lives. Lawrence, our guest and first-time home buyer expert in the Willamette Valley, shares his personal journey and pivotal moments that shaped his career. We also touch on technology's impact on the real estate industry, innovative investment strategies, and provide actionable tips for both active and passive real estate investors. Don't miss out on hearing how AI is changing the game in our investment strategies and the future trends that excite us.

// Key Moments

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:47 House Hacking Explained
• 05:32 Lawrence's Real Estate Journey
• 10:33 Impact of Technology on Real Estate
• 14:49 What Would You Do with $100,000?
• 16:09 Real Estate Investment Tips
• 19:10 Exploring Under-appreciated Asset Classes
• 23:12 Networking and Partnering for Success
• 25:26 AI in Real Estate Follow-Up

//Key Lessons

1. The best real estate deals are often mislabeled—literally.: Lawrence’s first fourplex was listed as a single-family home, proving that gold is sometimes buried under bad MLS descriptions.
2. Your primary residence is a liability—until you hack it.: House hacking flips the script by turning your home into an income-generating asset, not just a place to sleep.
3. The best way to start in real estate? Be in the right rooms.: Want to invest but don’t know where to start? Get around experienced investors, listen more than you talk, and look for ways to add value.
4. Sometimes, the best investment is someone else’s deal.: If you’ve got capital but lack experience, consider partnering with seasoned investors instead of trying to go solo.

// Let's build your wealth and improve housing, together.

I spent 12 years as a data scientist at HP and purchased $5M worth of real estate over 15 years using my own money. Now, I'm partnering with busy professionals to diversify their investments and generate passive income through real estate syndications and short-term flips—without dealing with tenants, toilets, or tantrums.

At Furlo Capital, we believe real estate isn't just a transaction; it's a partnership. Our value-add approach creates win-win situations where residents thrive, and investors build wealth. We're not just in this to make money—we want to make a difference.

If you're ready to diversify from stock market volatility and want reliable, steady returns, let's build your wealth and improve housing, together.

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// Disclaimer

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